Location & Surroundings
Akwa is a settlement in Anambra, Nigeria, at 60 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uga, 8 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the north. The nearest airport is Asaba International Airport, 51 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 54' 42" N, 7° 0' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 60 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 949 p/km²
- Built-up 14.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:05
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 28.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.94 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.0 | 2.2 | 242 | 98 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 237 | 97 | 1,015.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 96 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 3.4 | 227 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 2.34 / 2.35 | 57 | 536.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.2 | 247 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 4.29 / 6.64 | 91 | 447.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 1.6 | 246 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 0.7 | 249 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 82 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 2.1 | 234 | 90 | 1,012.5 | 0.45 / 0.57 | 77 | 124.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 2.6 | 227 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 1.67 / 2.24 | 90 | 224.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.9 | 2.2 | 234 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 214 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.65 / 1.09 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 2.8 | 250 | 78 | 1,012.8 | 4.20 / 5.29 | 100 | 412.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 3.7 | 235 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 1.66 / 6.95 | 64 | 240.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.7 | 1.7 | 236 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akwa?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 28.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akwa today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Akwa?
Local time is 09:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akwa?
Akwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akwa?
DEM 60 m.
Where is Akwa located?
It is at 5.91172, 7.01132 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akwa in?
It is in Nigeria.